ECH 211 Wk 1 Discussion – Pre-Planning and Instructional Decisions

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Welcome to class! This week, we will examine the role of standards, learning goals and objectives, and other contextual factors that teachers must consider when planning instruction.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What types of instructional decisions must teachers make?
• What resources are available to teachers to help them make instructional decisions?
• What are some community, district, and school factors to consider when it comes to lesson pre-planning? Why is this information important, and how does it apply to your instructional planning?

Explain and provide specific details to support your responses.

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework and answer the following question:

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.